Cardiac Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
• Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
• Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
• Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
• Manages complex cardiac conditions, including diagnosis, treatment, and possibly surgery.
• Manages a range of pathologic conditions of cardiovascular structures, including congenital and acquired lesions of the heart.
• Performs operations on the heart and blood vessels of the body, including surgeries such as replacement of heart valves or bypasses of blocked coronary arteries.
• May perform evolving techniques such as laser therapy, endovascular procedures, electrophysiological procedures, thoracoscopy and thoracoscopic surgery.
• Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
• Maintains compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine.
• Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Internal Medicine or foreign equivalency training.
• Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Fellowship training program in Vascular Surgery or foreign equivalency training or completion of an ACGME accredited, integrated vascular surgery program.
• 0 to 2 years demonstrated experience in the designated specialty area, including experience with diagnostic procedures such as cardiac catheterization, angiography, electrocardiography, echocardiography, endoscopy, and other diagnostics specific to cardiac diseases.
• Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required.
• ACLS/BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required.
• PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required depending on business unit.
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required depending on business unit.
• Licensed Physician upon hire required.
• Board Certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, or in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery by the AOA Board of Surgery upon hire required.
• Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required.
• Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required.
• National Provider Identifier upon hire required.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness - Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
• Financial Protection - Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement Savings - Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
• Professional Support - Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
• Malpractice Coverage - Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
• Student Loan Assistance - Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
• Education & Development - Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
• Well-Being - Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
• Additional Perks - Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support.